Ash Atalla: The Office, The IT Crowd, and the Unlikely Road to Comedy Success

Ash Atalla: The Office, The IT Crowd, and the Unlikely Road to Comedy Success

Ash Atalla, the creative mind behind some of the most beloved British comedies, sits down with James O'Brien to explore his incredible journey from a challenging childhood in Northern Ireland to becoming a powerhouse producer in television. From The Office to The IT Crowd, Big Boys and more, Ash shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including the unexpected path that led him to comedy and the challenges he faced along the way.

In this episode of Full Disclosure, Ash opens up about his early years, including contracting polio when he was just a baby, and how his parents decision to move from Egypt to Belfast in the 1970s impacted his life. He reflects on the lessons his father instilled in him, his rise from a failed stockbroker to a major figure in the TV industry, and how he helped bring The Office to life against all odds.

Thoughtful, candid, and full of wit, Ash discusses his work, his family, and what drives him to create stories that resonate deeply with audiences.

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From The Vault: Miriam Margolyes

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Cariad Lloyd: Talking About Grief Changed My Life

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Cariad Lloyd never set out to become the voice of modern grief, but after losing her father at just fifteen, the silence around death stayed with her. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien...

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Kevin Rowland: Beyond Come On Eileen

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Irvine Welsh: We’re More Addicted Now Than in Trainspotting

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From the high-rises of Muirhouse to the heart of countercultural Britain, Irvine Welsh has built a literary universe fuelled by punk energy, dancefloor euphoria, and radical empathy. In this episode o...

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David Lammy: I’ve had imposter syndrome my whole life- until now

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From a working-class childhood in Tottenham to the Cabinet table, David Lammy’s path to becoming Foreign Secretary was anything but straightforward. Raised by a single mother after his father disappea...

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Grace Dent: Almost Everything I’ve Done, I’ve Been Told No First

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Before she was a MasterChef judge and one of Britain’s most distinctive food writers, Grace Dent was a Carlisle kid eating crispy pancakes and dreaming of life beyond beige dinners. In this episode of...

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Graham Fellows: Playing John Shuttleworth Came at a Cost

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Before he became known as the quirky, banana-snacking John Shuttleworth, Graham Fellows was a kid from Sheffield with dreams of classical acting and a knack for writing unforgettable songs. In this ep...

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Jon Culshaw: The Impressionist Who Fooled the Prime Minister

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